Tagging Tales

Suntag is a world leading citizen science volunteer fish tagging program that is part of an Australian program that has tagged over 1,000,000 fish and was the first volunteer program in the world to reach that milestone. Data collected through impoundments. Thanks to the fish, we can provide you with some interesting stories that they tell.

Recent blackwater events in the Darling River at

Apart from our winner, there were several stand-out catches during the weekend. We had only a few female anglers taking part in the competitive action, but they featured heavily in the hunt for mangrove jack. Anita Lazlo bagged an impressive specimen for her first-ever jack, then backed up with an even larger model. Maz Watters was expected to do well and delivered on her promise, but sadly both she and Monica Crichton peaked

Brought to you by system (it was originally tagged in Toupnein Creek, which flows into the Murray River). To get to its recapture location it travelled some 675km past a number of manmade barriers.

Not only a remarkable journey, but another example of our native fish doing their best to repopulate the areas effected by these terrible events.

The information you will need to report your recapture is. The length of the fish and the location it was captured. Get a photo if possible.

the program is used to improve our knowledge base of recreational fishing by providing near real time information on the status of coastal estuaries and inland

Menindee created headlines with images of massive fish kills including many native fish. Remarkably not long after those events, a tagged golden perch was recaptured in the Darling does include some of the strategies employed by the ‘real’ fishers. One of our mates watched me fishing a Gold Coast canal, noting that I never stayed on a pontoon for more than 1-2 casts. I told him that if a fish didn’t come in that time, it was doubtful it would change in another 20 casts, so it was time to move. I’m not sure why I’ve lost that attitude recently. Perhaps it’s fatigue and a desire to simply relax on the water, or losing the need to compete against myself. That competitive nature is what sets the good anglers apart from the rest of us, but still, your ‘win’ can be found in other ways. Currently, I ignore my normally competitive nature and find more satisfaction in relaxing with some great company. Whether I’m in a competitive mood, or just there for the company, I couldn’t find a better crew to help me find my happy place.

To report the details of your recapture you have two options: Call 1800 077001 or go to http://crystalbowl. infofishaustralia.com.au/ suntag/recaptures/recapture_ form_1.html and fill in the form.

In return you will receive a certificate providing the details of the tagging and recapture of your fish, as a thank you for providing the information.